LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Stephen Appea upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Carrie Pearson-Sampson Education
Award

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Stephen
Appea upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Carrie
Pearson-Sampson Education Award, to be celebrated at the 5th Annual Men
of Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 17,
2012; and
WHEREAS, The Men of Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony is
held each year to honor and pay just tribute to outstanding individuals
whose leadership roles have had a significant impact on the daily lives
of the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Appea has helped to
educate several generations of inner city public school children; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Appea has held the positions of teacher, staff
developer, district, social studies coordinator, assistant principal and
principal of an elementary and intermediate school; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. Stephen Appea is the principal of the Dr. Rose
B. English School -- PS/IS 327; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Appea has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from
the City University of New York; he has been an adjunct instructor of
education at Queens College and most recently an adjunct professor of
educational leadership at Hunter College; and
WHEREAS, An innovative educator, Dr. Stephen Appea's current interests
include integrating technology into instruction, developing cognitive
and emotional intelligence skills as well as culturally oriented ways of
engaging children in their history; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Appea is the author of: TRUE CLUES: FAMOUS AFRI-
CAN AMERICANS, Educational Impressions, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Dr. Stephen
Appea is currently CSA Executive Board member for District 23; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephen Appea is the recipient of numerous citations and
awards including the United States Congress Certificate of Special
Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke in recogni-
tion of outstanding and invaluable service as a principal to the commu-
nity of Ocean Hill Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable educator has also received a New York State
Senate Citation for Exemplary Service as a principal and the District 23
Community Educational Council President Award; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Stephen Appea upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Carrie Pearson-Sampson Education Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Stephen Appea.